Detroit City Wire

The Detroit Lions have announced their coaching staff for the 2025 season. Dan Campbell will continue as the head coach, with Scottie Montgomery serving as the assistant head coach and wide receivers coach. The team has also appointed John Morton as offensive coordinator and Kelvin Sheppard as defensive coordinator.

Among the new hires is Tashard Choice, who joins as the running backs coach after a successful tenure at Texas where he helped produce three 1,000-yard rushers. Caleb Collins comes on board as a defensive assistant following his role at Baylor coaching outside linebackers.

Bruce Gradkowski is set to begin his first season with the Lions as an offensive assistant, having previously served as offensive coordinator for the St. Louis Battlehawks. August Mangin will take on a defensive assistant role after spending four seasons with the San Francisco 49ers in various capacities.

Justin Mesa has been named offensive quality control coach after working with Washington State's special teams and tight ends. Tyler Roehl joins as tight ends coach from Iowa State, where he was an assistant head coach.

Kacy Rodgers brings experience from Tampa Bay Buccaneers to his new position as run game coordinator and defensive line coach. David Shaw enters his first NFL coaching role since 2005 as passing game coordinator, having previously led Stanford to significant success.

Marques Tuiasosopo is appointed an offensive assistant after working with Rice University's quarterbacks and offense.

The Lions' coaching lineup aims to build on previous successes while integrating fresh perspectives from both college and professional ranks.